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Philip Pullman speaks up in favour of music education
Author Philip Pullman has stated that he considers music to be the most important school subject. A feature in the September/October issue…
Student demands female composers on A-level music syllabus
A student has launched an online campaign to ensure that women are represented on Edexcel’s A-level music syllabus, which currently features 63…
Robin Hood Youth Orchestra Make Nottingham Proud in Karlsruhe
The Robin Hood Youth Orchestra (RHYO), an ensemble of young musicians aged 11‐19 who rehearse at Nottingham Music School each Saturday morning,…
Study shows music training started in secondary school can have an impact on teenager’s brains
The results of a research project by Northwestern University, published in July 2015, suggest that music training, begun as late as high…
Nicky Morgan insists teaching arts is ‘essential’
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has hit back at claims the Government has downgraded the teaching of arts in schools, insisting she considered…
‘Music education is vital in today’s pressured world’
It is invigorating and inspiring well beyond a curriculum which is only a small part of lifelong learning, writes Marlborough Master Jonathan…
School classes set for Latitude Festival
Hundreds of primary school pupils are set to attend the Latitude festival in the first initiative of its kind. Former Oasis frontman…
In pictures: Young people shine at Music for Youth Festival
Young people from across the country have showcased their musical talent at the Music for Youth Festival. Held at Birmingham’s iconic Symphony Hall, the national festival…
ABRSM launches new Bowed Strings syllabus
ABRSM has launched its Bowed Strings Syllabus 2016–2019 with refreshed repertoire lists for Violin, Viola and Cello. Jessica O’ Leary, ABRSM examiner, syllabus…
